My Journey with Cancer: A Story of Faith, Medicine, and Friendship
I’m the son of Amin and Zohora Sankar of Guyana, and brother of the Late Lyla Kissoon. I was born on 14 March 1942 and…
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From Plantation to Boardroom: The Entrepreneurial Bloodline of Zohora Sankar and Lyla Kissoon
Guyana’s businesswoman, Lyla Kissoon, died on July 11, 2025. She was 95 years old, born on February 19, 1930, to Amin and Zohora Sankar. Mrs…
New Book: Will to Survive – History of the Muslims in Guyana
In a first of its kind, Muslim Activist and Researcher Ahmad Hamid published “Will to Survive – History of the Muslims in Guyana” Will to…
Guyana’s Leonora Jamaat in the Diaspora: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
The Leonora Jama’at held a diaspora reunion on May 25, 2025 at the International Muslims Organization centre in Toronto, Canada. This is the first official…
Celebrating Guyana’s Independence Through a Legacy of Service in Canada.
Upon Receiving: The High Commissioner’s Excellence Award It is with deep humility and sincere appreciation that I accepted the High Commissioner’s Excellence Award, presented by the…
Honouring Our Roots: A Tribute to the Sankar and Dookie Legacy in Guyana and Beyond
I am Raymond S. Chickrie, son of Esar and Zabeida (Suriname) Khan of Maida Estate, grandson of Esau Khan of 78 Village and Maryam Singh…
Unity in Diversity: Lessons for PM Modi From Guyana’s Multifaith Harmony and Shared Struggles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his historic visit to Guyana.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: A Timeless Guide to Compassion, Integrity, and Peace.
Muslims in the Caribbean, South, and Latin America celebrated the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal (The Hijri…
Honouring The Legacy of Imam Mohammed Yusuf: A Principal, Leader and Beacon of Faith
The beloved founding principal of METC (Guyana) passed away on July 27, 2024, and his janazah and burial took place on July 28, 2024. The students from the earliest years of METC gathered on August 17, 2024, at Imdadul Islamic Center to celebrate his life and reflect on his immense positive influence on those he touched during his earthly sojourn.
Guyana’s 1972 Youman Nabi Postage Stamp Decoded
Little is known about what may have inspired J. Chriswick to design Guyana’s 1972 “Youman Nabi” postage stamp using the apt motif of a simple…